Monday, November 28, 2011
Assistant Director, GIFT Center/Foundation Development-University of Arizona
Department: Central Development
Hours: 40 per week Benefits: Yes
Opening: November 22, 2011 Closing: Open until filled Job Status: Exempt, Professional Staff General Position Summary:
This position helps direct the foundation development program and the Grant Information, Facilitation, and Training (GIFT) Center by: identifying, cultivating, soliciting through the grant process, and stewarding organizational donors; assisting University of Arizona development officers and faculty and staff with the grant proposal and award process; and participating in the education, facilitation, and training activities associated with the GIFT Center.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Identifying, Cultivating, and Stewarding Foundation Prospects and Donors · Develops and maintains foundation relationships in all phases of the development cycle.
· Identifies possible corporate and foundation grant prospects.
· Analyzes prospect information to identify likely sources for specific projects and programs. Shares prospect information with GIFT Center listserv, and oversees listserv management.
· Acquires and maintains a sound understanding of the University and its associated programs.
· Supports development officers, faculty, and staff in stewarding foundation donors.
Assisting Development Officers, Faculty, and Staff with the Grant Process · Builds and maintains cordial and cooperative relationships with development officers, deans, department heads, faculty and staff.
· Works with development officers, faculty, and staff to produce and polish proposals and other written communication with foundations.
· Supports larger strategic University initiatives involved with foundation development.
Participating in the Grant and Fundraising Activities of the GIFT Center · Supports the mission of the GIFT Center by assisting in providing foundation- and grant-related information and training to development officers, faculty, and staff as well as one-on-one and small group consults to GIFT Center clients.
· Tracks and reports on department activities, including database and electronic and paper records. Oversees department activity tracking and post-award stewardship process.
· Helps develop and disseminate best practices information related to grants and fundraising.
· Participates in and supports UA Foundation grantmaking programs.
· Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT/GIFT CENTER, PG. 2 Specific Job Skills:
· Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
· Ability to prioritize assignments effectively.
· Excellent writing skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to understand and work within budgetary procedures, policies, and restrictions.
· Skill in operating PC-based software such as word-processing (MS Word), internet, and spreadsheets (Excel).
· Physical ability to operate basic office machinery.
· Can contribute to and adapt in a highly collaborative working environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with an emphasis on writing skills; AND; · Two years experience in the grant profession or development, marketing, and/or public relations or program coordination/management.
· Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education as approved by Human Resources.
· Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including development officers, deans, faculty, and staff at corporations and foundations.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience writing grant proposals.
· Demonstrated experience and ability to research projects through a variety of means.
· Knowledge and experience of fundraising and development functions.
· Understanding of corporate and foundation grantmaking processes.
· Understanding of budgets as they relate to programs, proposals, and grants.
· Experience in a higher education setting.
· Knowledge of donor database systems, such as Raiser’s Edge.
Work Environment:
This position will work in a standard office environment, spend a large amount of time sitting, and spend a large amount of time performing tasks on a computer.
To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references (include job number CD1112 in the subject line) to:
The University of Arizona Foundation Attn: Human Resources
1111 N. Cherry Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85721 Fax (520) 621-2975 *E-mail hrdept@al.arizona.edu *E-mail submission is the preferred method in Word or PDF format* The University of Arizona Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations Penn State University
OUD Manager 4 (Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations)
Work Unit: Division of Development and Alumni Relations Date Announced: 11/25/2011
Department: University Development - Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations Level/Salary Band/Classification: 04 - N - Exempt Job Number: 35486
The Pennsylvania State University and the Office of University Development seeks an experienced development professional who will serve as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This individual will report to the Associate Vice President for Development (Central Programs) and will play a key role in increasing private funding for the University via corporate and foundation relationships in the context of “For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.”
Penn State, founded in 1855, is Pennsylvania’s land-grant University, enrolling over 80,000 students on its 24 campuses. It ranks among the leading research universities and is a member of the Association of American Universities. Penn State has a comprehensive and coordinated development program with a strong commitment to delivering central core services in a multi-campus, constituency-based fundraising environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a professional team of eight including gift officers and other staff to maintain relationships with top corporations and foundations (over 200 managed by the CFR office).
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with campus deans and other senior administrators, college and campus directors of development, key faculty, and the Office of the Vice President for Research to advance the mission of Penn State while maximizing gift support from corporate and foundation partners. The Director will be expected to develop and implement a comprehensive annual development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation relationships and increasing funding for top university priorities and key campaign initiatives.
The Director will manage, mentor, and motivate the CFR team through a team approach. The Director will work closely and collaboratively with other central development team directors and Directors of Development throughout the organization. The Director will manage a portfolio of high-level corporations and foundations and provide oversight and guidance to team members managing a broader portfolio of prospects.
Additional responsibilities include budget management; oversight of the Corporate Campaign Committee, a group of 8 to10 key corporate volunteers; participation in key development meetings; and establish, track, and achieve key metrics and measure of success for the CFR office.
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s degree preferred) plus eleven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Those with a work history in the area of corporate and foundation relations, either in an academic or nonprofit setting preferred. The successful candidate should possess an entrepreneurial and creative approach to increasing fundraising success and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The Director must be comfortable interacting with senior corporate and foundation executives and have demonstrated experience leading teams and working effectively across teams in their previous work experience. This job will require the successful candidate to have the ability to travel and represent Penn State. The successful candidate must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with diverse audiences. Corporate and foundation support accounted for $104 million of the total $352 million raised in fiscal year 2011.
Electronically apply on Job #35486 at http://www.psu.jobs.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Work Unit: Division of Development and Alumni Relations Date Announced: 11/25/2011
Department: University Development - Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations Level/Salary Band/Classification: 04 - N - Exempt Job Number: 35486
The Pennsylvania State University and the Office of University Development seeks an experienced development professional who will serve as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This individual will report to the Associate Vice President for Development (Central Programs) and will play a key role in increasing private funding for the University via corporate and foundation relationships in the context of “For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.”
Penn State, founded in 1855, is Pennsylvania’s land-grant University, enrolling over 80,000 students on its 24 campuses. It ranks among the leading research universities and is a member of the Association of American Universities. Penn State has a comprehensive and coordinated development program with a strong commitment to delivering central core services in a multi-campus, constituency-based fundraising environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a professional team of eight including gift officers and other staff to maintain relationships with top corporations and foundations (over 200 managed by the CFR office).
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with campus deans and other senior administrators, college and campus directors of development, key faculty, and the Office of the Vice President for Research to advance the mission of Penn State while maximizing gift support from corporate and foundation partners. The Director will be expected to develop and implement a comprehensive annual development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation relationships and increasing funding for top university priorities and key campaign initiatives.
The Director will manage, mentor, and motivate the CFR team through a team approach. The Director will work closely and collaboratively with other central development team directors and Directors of Development throughout the organization. The Director will manage a portfolio of high-level corporations and foundations and provide oversight and guidance to team members managing a broader portfolio of prospects.
Additional responsibilities include budget management; oversight of the Corporate Campaign Committee, a group of 8 to10 key corporate volunteers; participation in key development meetings; and establish, track, and achieve key metrics and measure of success for the CFR office.
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s degree preferred) plus eleven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Those with a work history in the area of corporate and foundation relations, either in an academic or nonprofit setting preferred. The successful candidate should possess an entrepreneurial and creative approach to increasing fundraising success and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The Director must be comfortable interacting with senior corporate and foundation executives and have demonstrated experience leading teams and working effectively across teams in their previous work experience. This job will require the successful candidate to have the ability to travel and represent Penn State. The successful candidate must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with diverse audiences. Corporate and foundation support accounted for $104 million of the total $352 million raised in fiscal year 2011.
Electronically apply on Job #35486 at http://www.psu.jobs.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
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